Henry Frontier very nice and well made

t45 · March 5, 2014, 01:28 PM

I picked up a Henry Frontier rifle w/ octagon barrel in 22 mag. I must say that the quality and craftsmanship is very nice. The action is as smooth as can be. I would not hesitate to recommend this rifle to anyone that is looking for a good looking rifle with the quality and feel of a more expensive gun.

osbornk · March 5, 2014, 06:57 PM

My basic Henry in LR is the slickest and smoothest rifle I have ever had in my hand. It is my favorite rifle.

Cheapshooter · March 5, 2014, 07:03 PM

Had they been available at the time I would have gotten that rather than my Golden Boy. I just didn't like the round barrel Henry, and the GB was all that had the octagon barrel. A beautiful rifle, and I'm very careful about the finish, but would have rather had a blued one.
Great guns, either one. My one and only 22WMR rifle.

Unlicensed Dremel · March 5, 2014, 09:59 PM

Good to hear! I have no problem with the zinc alloy receivers - they are stronger than aluminum and aluminum is plenty strong for rimfires. But I have a problem with the finish on the receiver which flakes off over time. Unless they've remedied that somehow.

DPris · March 6, 2014, 12:26 AM

Worked with the Frontier Mag couple months back.
Nice & smooth, decently accurate.
If I were looking for a .22 Mag levergun I could live with that one.
Denis

March 5, 2014, 01:28 PM	#1
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Foothills, NC Posts: 782	Henry Frontier very nice and well made I picked up a Henry Frontier rifle w/ octagon barrel in 22 mag. I must say that the quality and craftsmanship is very nice. The action is as smooth as can be. I would not hesitate to recommend this rifle to anyone that is looking for a good looking rifle with the quality and feel of a more expensive gun.

March 5, 2014, 07:03 PM	#3
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Had they been available at the time I would have gotten that rather than my Golden Boy. I just didn't like the round barrel Henry, and the GB was all that had the octagon barrel. A beautiful rifle, and I'm very careful about the finish, but would have rather had a blued one. Great guns, either one. My one and only 22WMR rifle. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

March 5, 2014, 09:59 PM	#4
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	Good to hear! I have no problem with the zinc alloy receivers - they are stronger than aluminum and aluminum is plenty strong for rimfires. But I have a problem with the finish on the receiver which flakes off over time. Unless they've remedied that somehow. Last edited by Unlicensed Dremel; March 5, 2014 at 10:52 PM.

March 5, 2014, 06:57 PM	#2
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Mountains of Appalachia Posts: 1,598	My basic Henry in LR is the slickest and smoothest rifle I have ever had in my hand. It is my favorite rifle.

March 6, 2014, 12:26 AM	#5
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Worked with the Frontier Mag couple months back. Nice & smooth, decently accurate. If I were looking for a .22 Mag levergun I could live with that one. Denis